Bayek, Stephen J.

June 15, 2006

BAYEK, Stephen J.

Stephen J. Bayek, 56, of South Windsor, died Tuesday (June 13, 2006) at Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Born in Hartford on July 19, 1949, son of the late, Joseph T. Bayek and Viola Corver, he had lived in Florida for four years, living in South Windsor for most of his life. Stephen was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War for two tours. He was an active member of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club (VNVMC) and other Veterans organizations. He leaves his step-mom, Verna Bayek of South Windsor; a brother, Bruce (Bayek) Rieder of Vernon; a niece, Callie Rieder of Vernon; aunts, Miriam Bayek of Wethersfield, Claire Bayek of East Hartford, and Angela Hamilton of St. Petersburg, FL; many cousins and close friends, including Al and Janice Angle, John and Shirley Sanken and Tom and Phyllis Volpe all of Lakeland, FL and Rod Huggans of Connecticut Hospice. He also leaves his faithful companion of twelve years, Frosty. Funeral service will be held, Friday, 7 p.m., at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor with the Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman, officiating. Burial will be private. His family will receive friends, Friday from 5-7 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, 06405. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation for the loving care from the healthcare professionals at Connecticut Hospice.